Small Business Conference Monday, May 4 Mobile’s Best Resources for Small Business Assistance In a business expo-type format, Mobile’s business resource organizations will be on-hand to answer your questions and offer advice. Areas of expertise include financial analysis, business planning, marketing, research, financing and more. 1:30 to 4 p.m. West Mobile Regional Library, 5555 Grelot Rd. Tuesday, May 5 Tried and True Ways to Grow Your Business Kenny Crow of Crow Shields Bailey PC helps businesses hone the starting point for growth in four fundamental ways. Participants will leave with tried and true methods for business growth that can be implemented immediately. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. Tuesday, May 5 Legal Issues Impacting Small Business Facilitated by David Hannan of Maynard Cooper & Gale PC, a panel of local attorneys will address critical issues that impact business success. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. Wednesday, May 6 Small Business Week Awards Lunch Thursday, May 7 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon Join us as we recognize the Outstanding Entrepreneur and celebrate the three Small Business of the Year finalists: American WeatherStar McAleer’s Office Furniture Wilson Dismukes 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Battle House Hotel & Spa Cost: $40 Chamber & MBDA Business Center members / $50 potential members Members may purchase a table of 10 for $400. Contact: Brenda Rembert at 251-431-8607 or brembert@mobilechamber.com Payment and reservations are required by Friday, May 1. No refunds after that date. Keynote speaker entrepreneur Dean Parker will talk about how chance and innovation create opportunities. Where is the Money? Presented by the University of South Alabama Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this workshop features 10-plus financing organizations and breakout sessions focused on debt, equity and alternative funding sources. Thank you to our Small Business Week sponsors: 1 to 5 p.m. American Red Cross, 35 N. Sage Ave. Early Bird Conference Rate by April 26: Members - $45 / potential members - $60 Rate After April 26: Members - $ 60 / potential members - $75 Parking for all events is free. Register at events.mobilechamber.com or contact Brenda Rembert at brembert@mobilechamber.com or call 251-431-8607 for more information. Learn more about each event and register at events.mobilechamber.com.